It's not a secret to anyone that every sport has its own rules and regulations and in order to play the game fairly these rules must be followed. Just like any other sport American football has its own rules and regulations and maintaining these rules and ensuring that the game is being played fairly is where the game referee comes into play. Being a referee in American football is not an easy job; it requires strength both physically and mentally to make fierce and unbiased decisions quickly in crucial moments. When we think of such referees who are known for their fairness the name Clay Martin certainly does come to mind.
Clay Martin is a professional American football official who officiates in the National Football League. Before his journey as an NFL official began Martin used to play basketball with Bison at Oklahoma Baptist University, he also worked as a basketball coach at Jenks High School. His NFL career began when he was initially hired by the NFL as an umpire in 2015. After working as an umpire for a few years Martin was finally promoted by the NFL to the Position of referee in 2018. In his career as an NFL referee, Martin has officiated many high-profile games. Martin is considered as one of the best referees in the entire league because of his ability to make quick and accurate decisions.
Clay Martin is a married man, he is married to Shannon Martin. The couple after years of dating finally decided to tie the knot and got married in 2004. Since then they have been blessed with two children, a boy named Chase Martin and a daughter named McKenzie Martin. Shannon Martin is a stay-at-home mom; she doesn't share anything about her personal life on social media.
How Much Does Clay Martin Make?
The annual salary of Clay Martin has not yet been released by the NFL. An average referee earns around $205,000 annually. So it is likely that Martin also makes somewhere around $205,000 annually. In addition to the salary he also gets paid per-game bonuses which are based on the importance of the game.
Where is Clay Martin from?
Clay Martin is originally from Pensacola, Florida. He was born on April 19, 1975. As of now, he is 48 years old. Martin and his family moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma when he was in high school. He attended Oklahoma Baptist University and graduated in 1997 with a degree in business administration in 1997. Martin is also in the OBU Hall of Fame for his basketball accomplishments. Clay Martin is one the most well-respected referees in the entire league he is known for his fairness and unbiased decisions.
FAQs
A. Yes, Clay Martin is married to Shannon Martin. The couple after years of dating got married in 2004, and since then they have been blessed with two children.
A. Clay Martin used to play basketball with Bison at Oklahoma Baptist University, he is also in the OBU Hall of Fame for his Basketball accomplishment.
A. The uniform number of Clay Martin as a referee in the National Football League is 19.
A. Clay Martin was initially hired by the NFL as a umpire in 2015 after many years of working as a line judge he was promoted to the position of referee in 2018.
A. Clay Martin went to the Oklahoma Baptist University.
